Financial Management Analyst

United States Fleet Forces Command•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

This public notice flyer informs interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. The Financial Management Analyst performs advanced financial management analysis supporting budget formulation, justification, execution, and strategic financial operations for organizational programs and activities. The position develops and refines complex budget estimates and financial plans, ensuring compliance with Department of War, Department of the Navy, and other oversight guidance. It prepares analytical justifications, interprets budgetary policies, and conducts financial and program analyses to evaluate costs, benefits, risks, and alternative approaches to managing programs and administrative operations. The analyst performs financial studies, including cost-benefit analysis and assessments of alternative funding strategies, to advise management on resource allocation. The role also develops recommendations to improve internal controls, mitigate audit risk, and strengthen fiscal stewardship. It applies accounting, internal control, and financial reporting principles to ensure the accuracy and integrity of enterprise financial systems information, and reviews financial reports and accounting data to identify control deficiencies and corrective actions. The position is in the excepted-service Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), requires a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and a successful Counterintelligence-scope polygraph, and is subject to drug testing and other security screening. It requires acquisition workforce and Financial Management Level 2 certifications within prescribed timeframes, as well as continuing learning requirements. The incumbent must complete ethics orientation and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report after appointment.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Must successfully complete a Counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception and periodic polygraph examinations as required.
Must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random testing.
Must obtain access to NSA/U.S. Cyber Command facilities and networks through required security screening.
Must accept appointment in the DCIPS excepted service, which does not confer competitive status.
Must meet DAWIA/acquisition workforce certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier within prescribed timeframes and maintain required Continuous Learning points.
Must obtain and maintain Financial Management Certification Level 2 within prescribed timelines.
Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
Must complete 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points every two years as an acquisition workforce member.
Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must meet other pre-employment requirements and appointments, including any applicable drug-test deadlines.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced financial management analysis supporting budget formulation, justification, execution, and strategic financial operations.
Develop and refine complex budget estimates and financial plans in compliance with applicable department and oversight guidance.
Prepare analytical budget justifications and interpret complex budgetary policies to demonstrate compliance and support management review.
Conduct financial and program analysis to evaluate costs, benefits, risks, and alternative methods of managing programs and administrative operations.
Perform financial studies, including cost-benefit analysis and evaluations of alternative funding strategies, to advise management on resource allocation.
Develop findings and recommendations to improve internal controls, mitigate audit risk, and strengthen fiscal stewardship.
Apply accounting, internal control, and financial reporting principles to ensure accuracy, reliability, and integrity of enterprise financial systems information.
Review financial reports and accounting data to identify systemic control deficiencies and determine corrective actions.
Integrate financial management rules and regulations into spend plan development.
Review budget requirements and apply advanced analytical techniques to financial data.
Resolve complex financial management and funding issues using sound technical judgment.
Monitor incoming funds and reconcile contracts using analytical tools and accepted accounting principles.
Input documents, track execution, and monitor invoice postings in Navy ERP and Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) financial systems.